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Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management(Health Systems Management) in Kenya

Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management(Health Systems Management)
Major Subject: Health Systems Management
Course Category: Degree
Average Study Duration: 4 years

The above program equips students with the necessary skills so that they perform the following tasks with ease:
(i)Preparing budgets for healthcare operations
(ii)Managing human resources for optimal performance of health systems
(iii)Undertaking operational research for better health systems
(iv)Managing healthcare delivery systems at district levels
Some of the units covered are:
(i)Foundations of Organizational Management
(ii)Disaster Preparedness and Management
(iii)Computer Applications
(iv)Gender and Community Health Development
(v)Communications in Healthcare Professions
(vi)Introduction to Health Systems
(vii)Health Systems Research
Admission shall be granted to the applicants holding any one of the qualifications below:
(a) A minimum of C+ in KCSE with C+ in each of the subjects below:
(i)Either biology,chemistry or physics
(ii)Maths
(iii)English or kiswahili
(iv)Any one humanities subject
(b)A diploma in Health system management or any relevant discipline
(c)A diploma in a relevant discipline plus at least two years working experience in health field

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management(Health Systems Management)

Karatina University, Karatina
Kenya Medical Training College KMTC Nairobi Campus, Nairobi

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Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management(Health Systems Management)

Amref International University , Nairobi
Course Name: BSc in Health Systems Management and Development

Course Entry Requirements:

- KCSE (or equivalent) Certificate with a minimum mean grade of C+
minimum of C in Biology and Chemistry
Minimum of C in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics (or equivalent) certificate with C+ for Biology and Chemistry;
- KACE with a minimum of two principal passes including:
Biology and subsidiary passes in Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics;
- Diploma (with a KSCE mean grade C) in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Public Health, Environmental Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human Nutrition or the equivalent;
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Public Health, Environmental Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human Nutrition, or the equivalent of any of these qualifications from an Institution recognised by the University Senate plus a KSCE mean grade C.

Tuition Fee: KES 79,270 per trimester

Course Duration: 4 years

Mode of Study: Full time /Part time

Course Outline:

Year 1

Trimester 1

Communication skills
Information Communication Technology
Introduction to Social Psychology
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing in Health
Foundations of Health Systems Management

Trimester II

Basic Accounting in Health
HIV and AIDS Education
Principles of Public Health
First Aid and Safety
Organisation of Health Services- Fieldwork incorporated

Trimester III

Epidemiology and Demography for Health System Management Fieldwork incorporated
Bio-statistics
Introduction to Health Laws and Regulations
Health Policy Development and Planning
Basic Health Economics

Year 2

Trimester I

Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases
Theories and Styles of Leadership
Principles of Governance in Health
Principles and Theories of Management
Principles of Microeconomics

Trimester II

Introduction to Research Methods
Project Management in Health
Health Risk and Insurance
Leadership in Health Care
Management of Health Care Systems: Fieldwork incorporated

Trimester III

Organisational Development and Change in Health
Public Relations and Customer Management
Environmental Health Management: Fieldwork incorporated
Supply Chain Management in Health
Health Management Information Systems

Year 3

Trimester I

Communication and Advocacy in Health
Health Care Law and Ethics
Quality Assurance in Health
Health Service Delivery: Fieldwork incorporated
Human Resource Management for Health

Trimester II

Procurement Management in Health
Hospital Infrastructure and Facility Management
Financial Management in Health
Health Promotion
Research Project

Trimester III

Field Attachment

Year 4
Trimester I

Health Systems Research
Performance and Reward Management in Health
Healthcare Financing: Fieldwork incorporated
Disaster Management and Emergency Response
Monitoring and Evaluation in Health

Trimester II

Global Health and Innovations
Health Systems in Africa
Entrepreneurship Skills for Health Managers
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Mombasa Campus, Mombasa
Admission Requirements
(i) Students applying for program above must have attained a minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C in kiswahili or English or
(ii) Hold a KCE certificate with a credit pass or
(iii) Two principal passes at KACE level or
(iv) Be in possession of a professional certificate plus a relevant diploma from a recognized institution
(v) Hold a diploma with at least a credit pass or
Course duration
- 4 years
Rongo University, Rongo
Admission requirements
K.C.S.E C+ or relevant Diploma with Credit
may be admitted to 1st Year.

Tuition fees
Ksh.42,500 per semester

Mode of study
Full time and weekend

Course duration
Eight semesters

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